We all find ourselves rushing to class as the bell's about to ring, or seem to be overloaded with homework; it sucks, plain and simple. Sure you can blow off your homework and come up with some fake excuse (teachers have a lie detector), accept the fact you're gonna be late to class and go to ISS, or you could just manage your time better.
Steps
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1Always Be Fast and Efficient: When a teacher assigns you homework or the bell has just rung for next class, it is always wise to be quick and efficient in performing the tasks at hand. Getting things done and out of the way fast will open up room for the unpredictable future that lays ahead. For example, if your teacher assigns work that will be due in two days, do yourself a favor and do it the first day, you never know what's going to happen the next that might pile up into a huge workload. Procrastination is never a good thing to consider, especially in a challenging program like IB.
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2Ignore Distractions: Working on your homework in front the television while texting is not the most effective use of your time (unless your soaps are on). It's a good idea not only to avoid distractions, but to use resources given to you as well. Check Edline Daily to see postings from the teachers that use it. Useless as some posts may be, I'm 100% positive that it will help you in the long run. School work should always be a higher priority than your favorite television show.
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3Communicate!: Collaborating with your school mates may be one of the most effective ways of finding out information and getting work done. Make sure you have a phone number for at least one student in each class in the event you have questions on the homework. Because the IB program requires students to be good communicators, it is essential to be collaborative in your studies. You can even have fun doing this! Try having a study group meet at social places like a cafe or the library. This method alleviates stress and allows for ideas to be shared among your classmates.
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4Balance Your School and Social Life: Although IB is a demanding program, a healthy social life is necessary to have a successful high school career. Balancing your school and social life if important to managing your time effectively because although it is important to socialize with friends, finding a proper balance between when to play and when to work is important to consider. Remember: all work and no play makes Jake a dull boy.
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5Traversing the Hallway: Finally it is imperative factor for IB students to be able to navigate their schools in order to get to class on time and ready to learn. Ways to get to class on time include alternative routes, being semi-aggressive, and mastering your locker combination beforehand. These tips can help you solve your problem of getting to class on time.
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- If all else fails, maybe a schedule change is the right decision to make.
- Avoid excuses when you do screw up, it just makes matters worse.
- Stay calm, yet focused, don't panic if you are running out of time.
- Maintain a good relationship with your teacher in the event you mess up. In other words, yes take a few minutes out of your day to be a suck up, it really isn't all that hard (No offense if you find it challenging to suck up to a teacher.)
- Use a planner! These handy devices will make organizing your tasks easier.
- Ask an older student; his or her experiences of getting around and managing time may come in handy.
Warnings
- Don't try too hard in the case of sucking up, as I mentioned before, standard issue lie detectors are present in every classroom (teachers).
- Speed walking to class may look very awkward.
- If you think you can plan to stay up late to do homework, stop thinking.
- In the event you do poorly don't blame it on this guide. (We will find you.)
